Kisses the Sky

Wandering through the streams of life’s dreams, it seems…
Like you’re in a fantasy, but could this be my destiny?
As I see you strolling down the street to reach for the stars you thought you’d meet…
When you fall down to the ground, do you get up?
A young man who struggles, and stretches, his face grimaces in…
Oh the pain, as he falls…again.
The beads of frustration make puddles in the earth,
As he stretches forth yet another time.
Oh I can’t get up, as I’m now…cryin’ He stretches for a guiding hand.
Oh the poor, struggling soul of a man.
Sighting upward in fear, to reach for the stars
That you thought were so near…
Just take a look…In the looking glass mirror!
Crawling to his knees in despair he lifts his head on high.
Not letting his dreams pass on by.
The wind whispers “You’re excused”
With all his might he rises to his feet, Grabs hold, and “Kisses the Sky”

Paul 'Blackie' Blackburn

Paul Kennedy Blackburn, born in 1964 as the youngest among six brothers in Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, grew up in Edmonton AB, situated in a challenging, rundown neighborhood among broken families. Determined to navigate adversity with resilience, Paul strived to turn difficult circumstances into opportunities, although encountering setbacks along the way. From early involvement in drug dealing and facing legal repercussions to exploring various job paths, Paul’s journey was marked by a quest for improvement.

After a series of pursuits, Paul discovered his calling working at a golf course for two decades, honing his skills across twenty seasons. Eventually, he ventured into the realm of Operating Engineers Local 955, contributing his expertise to industrial oil plants.
In 1997, Paul entered a new chapter in life by marrying Crystal. Together, they are blessed with five wonderful children—Calum, Isaiah, Levi, Aliyah, and Arizona.

This blurb aims to capture the essence of the authors’ autobiography while hinting at its inspirational and motivational aspects. Of course, the full story and the poetry within it would provide a deeper and more immersive experience for readers seeking inspiration and guidance from his journey.

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Fast Lane in a 97 Street Pool Hall by Paul Blackburn on Spotlight TV with Logan Crawford

In “Fast Lane in a 97 Street Pool Hall”, Blackburn shares his remarkable life story, detailing how he overcame numerous adversities to find his path. From various jobs to a 20-year tenure at Victoria Golf Course, and eventually becoming an operator in Alberta’s oil industry, Paul’s journey is a testament to resilience and perseverance. Now a devoted husband and father of five, Paul’s autobiography offers an inspiring narrative of triumph over hardship.

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Fast Lane in A 97 Street... Pool Hall: Sex, Drugs and Rock n' Roll...Lies, lies, lies

Paul was born in 1964 in Cold Lake Alberta Canada. The youngest of 6 boys to RJ and Hope Blackburn who were at in Air Force until he was born, they both quit the forces and moved their young family to Edmonton Alberta, we moved into 3-bedroom basement suite with RJ’s parents who owned the house in Forrest Heights (south side). With the ongoing problems with RJ not holding work and being an abusive, gambling alcoholic. Hope separated from RJ and took her 6 sons to raise in low-income dwellings (north side) Paul did not like this poor mentality lifestyle and at an early age was eager to make money, started a shoe shine business at 10 years old at the Rosslyn Hotel on 97St and kept rolling along with odd summer jobs and also had a great babysitting job that lasted for nine years.